Iran-EU Relations

Iran Says Not Satisfied with INSTEX Implementation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the way that the European financial mechanism, INSTEX, is currently being implemented is not what Iran has been asking for.

INSTEX Shows Europe Distancing Itself from US: Iran

Iran says the special payment mechanism introduced by Europe to bypass the US sanctions on Iran, known as INSTEX, shows even Washington’s closest allies are distancing themselves from the US.

‘Iran Working on Forex Plans Independent of INSTEX’

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the country has plans to work independently from the European Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), which has so far failed to help Iran reap the benefits of the Iran nuclear deal in the face of the US bans.

Iran Calls INSTEX ‘Nice Car without Gasoline’

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) is like a beautiful car which is out of gasoline.

‘INSTEX Implemented Too Late, Can’t Secure Iran’s Interests’

An Iranian lawmaker says the INSTEX, the European financial mechanism aimed at keeping economic ties with Iran normal amid the US sanctions, does not meet Iran’s interests as it is being implemented too late.

Iran Says Last-Ditch Talks to Save JCPOA Below Expectations

Iran says some progress had been made at a meeting with world powers on the 2015 nuclear accord, but that is “still not enough” to keep the landmark 2015 deal alive.

EU Says Iran Trade Channel, INSTEX, Now Operational

Iran and other parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action have wrapped up a key meeting of the JCPOA by releasing a joint statement.

Iran Runs Out of Strategic Patience: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic has run out of its strategic patience as the remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal are reluctant to fulfil their commitments under the nuclear accord.

Iran’s Oil Exports on Rise Despite US Sanctions: Official

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the Islamic Republic has successfully conquered the peak of resistance and the exports of Iran’s oil is on the rise despite the US bid to bring them down to zero.

No More Reason for Iran to Keep to JCOPA: Senior Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says Europe’s inaction leaves Iran with no choice but to stop a one-way commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Some European States in Cahoots with Drug Cartels: Iran

Certain European states are involved in organized drug trafficking, Iran’s Judiciary chief said, deploring the West for inaction on the war against narcotics whose burden falls on Iran.

Iran Says 2nd Phase of Scaling Back JCPOA Commitments ‘More Serious’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned the European parties to the JCPOA that if they do not take a significant step within the few coming days, Tehran’s second phase of scaling down its nuclear deal commitments will begin more seriously.

Macron’s Adviser in Iran for Talks on Regional Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomatic adviser has arrived in Iran for a series of talks for alleviating tensions in the Middle East.

Purchase of Iran’s Oil Not Guaranteed by Europe: Minister

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has said that the European states have not still guaranteed the purchase of Iranian oil amid the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic’s oil industry.

Iran Says Not to Extend 60-Day Deadline for Europe

The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) says the country will not extend the two-month deadline it gave Europe to compensate for the US’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

INSTEX Not Translated into Reality Yet: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the financial mechanism proposed by the EU to normalize economic ties with Iran after the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear has not yet been translated into reality, and is only on paper.

France Reaffirms Resolve to Save JCPOA in Tehran

A senior French parliamentarian has once again underlined her country’s resolve to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying every effort should be made to maintain the accord.

Iran, EU Discuss JCPOA, INSTEX in Tehran

Secretary General of the European External Action Service Helga Schmid and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi have discussed a range of issues in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Tells Europe It Can’t Implement JCPOA Unilaterally

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says if the Europeans are very concerned about preserving the nuclear deal, they must ask all parties to implement it, and above all, they must adhere to their own obligations.

US Seeks to Kill INSTEX by Imposing New Sanctions

The Trump administration is now weighing sanctions on Iran’s counterpart to the European special-purpose vehicle for humanitarian trade, Bloomberg says.

Who’s to Blame for Middle East Instability?

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a joint press conference with his German counterpart Heiko Maas, asks a number of questions in response to the West’s claim that Iran is behind the ongoing instability in the Middle East.

Iranian Daily Raps Maas’s Visit: Berlin Is Washington’s Flunkey

Iranian conservative daily Kayhan has strongly slammed the German foreign minister’s trip to Tehran accusing the European country of being the United States’ “flunkey”.

Rouhani Urges Europe to Resist US Economic Terror against Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says European countries must resist the United States’ economic terrorism against the Iranian nation and live up to their obligations as per a nuclear deal signed between Tehran and six world powers in 2015.

Iran Says Not Satisfied with Europe’s Progress on INSTEX

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran is not satisfied with European governments' implementation of the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), the special payment system they have devised, and their inaction in the face of US pressure against the Islamic Republic.

Zarif, German FM Meet in Tehran

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his German counterpart, Heiko Maas, met in Tehran on Monday.

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